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ଉତ୍କଳ ବିଶ୍ୱବିଦ୍ୟାଳୟ
ଭୁବନେଶ୍ୱର, ଓଡ଼ିଶା
Dr. Ajaya Kumar Behera
Name: Dr. Ajaya Kumar Behera
Designation: Assistant Professor (Stage III)
Qualification: M.Sc. (Utkal Univ.), M.Tech. (I.I.T. Kharagpur), Ph.D. (I.I.T. Kharagpur)
Phone No.: 9938956715
ORCID: https://orcid.org/my-orcid?orcid=0000-0002-6172-0867
E-mail ID: ajayabehera@utkaluniversity.ac.in
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  • Conducting Polymer
  • Green/Bio Composite
  • Water purification using organic-inorganic hybrid composite
Degree Year Qualified Institute / College
Ph.D. 2013 Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, India
M.Tech. 2008 Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, India
M.Sc. 2006 Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, India
B.Ed. 2004 Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, India (R.I.E., Bhubaneswar)
B.Sc. 2002 Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, India (P.N. College, Khordha)
Institution Period of Service Post
Utkal University, Bhubaneswar 17/12/2023 to Continuing Assistant Professor (Stage III)
Utkal University, Bhubaneswar 17/12/2018 to 16/12/2023 Assistant Professor (Stage II)
Utkal University, Bhubaneswar 17/12/2014 to 16/12/2018 Assistant Professor (Stage I)
Rajendra College, Balangir 17/11/2011 to 16/12/2014 Lecturer

Research Experiences: 19 Years

Programme Course Name
M.Sc. Organic Chemistry – I (CH-402)
M.Sc. Organic Chemistry Practical – I (CH-405)
M.Sc. Organic Chemistry – II (CH-409)
M.Sc. Organic Chemistry Practical – II (CH-412)
M.Sc. Pericyclic Reactions and Photochemistry (CH-501)
M.Sc. Applied Chemistry Practical (CH-503)
M.Sc. Environmental Chemistry (CH-507)
M.Sc. Polymer Chemistry (CH-510)
M.Sc. Project Work and Seminar (CH-513)
Ph.D. Course Work Research and Publication Ethics (CH-702)
Ph.D. Course Work Techniques in Chemical Research – I (CH-703)
Ph.D. Course Work Dissertation and Seminar (CH-705)

PATENT GRANTED/APPLIED

  • “A modified bioresin-based vetiver fiber reinforced green sapling pot composition and its preparation process thereof” — Shruti S. Pattnaik, Diptiranjan Behera, Ajaya K. Behera, Nigamananda Das, and Swayam Mallick. Application No. 202631027600, E-application No. E-12/575/2026/KOL. Published in the Patent Journal of India No. 11/2026 dated: 13 March, 2026.
  • “Jute reinforced jarosite-modified soy (JJS) composites and method of preparation thereof” — Suvendu Manna, Vishal Kumar Singh, and Ajaya K. Behera. Indian Patent Application No. 202411036627 or E-106/7567/2024/DEL. Date of filing of application: 09/05/2024, Publication Date: 17/05/2024.
  • “Biodegradable and rigid natural resin matrix jute fiber reinforced composites” — Ajaya K. Behera, Sridevi A.N., S. R. Chowdhury, R. K. Basak, P. K. J. Mohapatra, R. Sen, and B. Adhikari. Indian Patent Application No. 1136/KOL/2010, Oct. 11, 2010. Granted No.: INA 450398 (Granted Date: 11/09/2023).

EDITED BOOKS

    2027

  • Book Titled: Sustainable Recycling and Resource Recovery of Jarosite, Red Mud, and Blast Furnace Slag: A Circular Economy Perspective. Editors: Suvendu Manna, Papita Das, Vishal Kumar Singh, Ajaya K. Behera & Vaibhav Srivastava (2027). Accepted.

    • 2026(01)

  • Book Titled: Energy Recovery from Organic Waste: Thermochemical and Biochemical Processes. Editors: Madhuben Sharma, Suvendu Manna, Nitin Kamboj, Ajaya K. Behera & Surendra Singh Sutar (2026). CRC Press. ISBN 9781041003632, 424 Pages. Published Date: March 10, 2026.

BOOK ARTICLES (CHAPTER)

  • 2026
    Chirasmayee Mohanty, Debasis Nanda, Ajaya K. Behera, Rita Das and Nigamananda Das, “Photoreforming of Plastic for Solar Fuel Generation.” Book titled Heterostructured Photocatalysts for Efficient Solar Energy Conversion: Materials, Methods, and Mechanisms. Book Editors: Srabanti Ghosh and A. K. Tyagi. Elsevier Publication. Paperback ISBN: 9780443415050, eBook ISBN: 9780443415067. Published Date: August 1, 2026.
  • 2025
    Suvendu Manna & Ajaya Kumar Behera, “Resource Recovery from Wastewater and Microbial Biofuel Production” (2025). Pages 70–92. Book titled Biowaste to Biofuel. Book Editor: Shashi Kant Bhatia, Parmjit Singh Panesar, Ranjit Gurav. CRC Press. Hardcover ISBN: 9781032981550. eBook ISBN: 9781003633709. DOI:
    https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003633709.
    Published Date: 06 October 2025.
  • 2025
    Priyanka P. Mishra, Ajaya K. Behera*, Nigamananda Das, Satyanarayan Sahoo, & Ganesh C. Nayak (2025), “Mxene and its Composites for Industrial Applications”. Book titled Surface Engineering of Mxenes. Book Editor: Srikanta Moharana and Ram Naresh Mahaling. Springer Publication. Hardcover ISBN: 978-981-96-3639-6. eBook ISBN: 978-981-96-3640-2. Series ISSN: 1612-1317. DOI:
    https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-96-3640-2_14.
    Published Date: 02 August 2025.
  • 2025
    Chirasmayee Mohanty, Debasis Nanda, Nigamananda Das, & Ajaya K. Behera* (2025), “The influence of fibre surface treatments on the mechanical and thermal properties of natural fibre reinforced PA6 composites”. Pages 45–65, 194. Book: Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Engineering Thermoplastics Composites. Book Editor: Senthilkumar Krishnasamy, Thitinun Ungtrakul, Sabarish Radoor, Rajini Nagarajan, Suchart Siengchin. Nova Science Publishers, USA. ISBN: 979-8-89530-460-0. DOI:
    https://doi.org/10.52305/ERCI6604.
    Published Date: 09 July 2025.
  • 2024
    “Augmentation of nanorobots in the field of biomedicine” Gayatri Sahini, Vivek Kaushik, Ajaya K. Behera, & Suvendu Manna (2024). Book Editor: Basak P, Das P, Manna S, Sinha TK (Eds): Applications of Nanotechnology in Biomedical Engineering, CRC Press, eBook ISBN 9781003432661. DOI:
    https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003432661.
    Published Date: 20 December 2024.
  • 2024
    “Spectroscopic analysis of interfacial adhesion in natural fibre polymer composites” Shruti Swaroop Pattnaik, Ajaya K. Behera*, and Nigamananda Das (2024), “Interfacial Bonding Characteristics in Natural Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites: Fiber-matrix Interface in Biocomposites.” Book Editor: Senthilkumar Krishnasamy, Mohit Hemath Kumar, Jyotishkumar Parameswaranpillai, Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa, Suchart Siengchin. Hardcover ISBN 978-981-99-8326-1, eBook ISBN 978-981-99-8327-8, Springer Publication, Pages 79–96, 440. DOI:
    https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-8327-8.
    Published Date: 08 February 2024.
  • 2022
    “Oil spill treatment using porous material” by Prakash Bobde, Ajaya K. Behera, and Ravi Patel (2022), Pages 157–173 of Book Advances in Oil-Water Separation: A Complete Guide for Physical, Chemical, and Biochemical Processes. Book Editor: Papita Das, Suvendu Manna, Jitendra Kumar Pandey. ISBN/GTIN 9780323899789, Elsevier. DOI:
    https://doi.org/10.1016/C2020-0-03308-6.
    Published Date: 1st February 2022.

Publication in International/ National Journals

  • 2026

    • Diptiranjan Behera, Shruti S. Pattnaik, Nigamananda Das, Jagadish Kumar, Ajaya K. Behera* (2026). Valorizing Bamboo Culm Sheath Cellulose as Sustainable Reinforcement: Mechanical Advancement, Biodegradation, and Green Cutlery Application. ACS Sustainable Resource Management. ACS Publication. ISSN: 2837-1445. https://doi.org/10.1021/acssusresmgt.5c00661. (Accepted)
    • Shruti S. Pattnaik, Diptiranjan Behera, Nigamananda Das, and Ajaya K. Behera* (2026), Exploration and elaboration of vetiver fiber reinforced with nanoclay-enriched soy resin as industrial biocomposites. Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, Elsevier Publications. ISSN:1226- 086X, IF: 6.0. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jiec.2026.03.029. (Accepted).
    • Debasis Nanda, Chirasmayee Mohanty, Priyanka P. Mishra, Bankim C. Tripathy, Nigamananda Das, and Ajaya K. Behera*, Synergistic Polyaniline-Biochar Hybrid Adsorbent for Efficient Detoxification of Organic Dyes and Hexavalent Chromium from Aqueous Solutions. ChemistrySelect, 11, 03, e05010, 2026. Wiley Publications. IF: 2.0, DOI: 10.1002/slct.202505010. ISSN:2365-6549.
    • Priyanka P. Mishra, Chirasmayee Mohanty, Ajaya K. Behera, Rita Das, and Nigamananda Das (2026) “Unfolding photo-degradation/reduction activity of heterojunction-derived g-C3N4/Sm2O3 for sustainable remediation of antibiotics and organic pollutants “. Journal of Rare Earths, 44, 4, 1073-1084, 2026. Elsevier Publications. ISSN:1002-0721, IF: 7.2. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jre.2025.06.020.
    • Priyanka P. Mishra, Debasis Nanda, Sparshamani Sahoo, Nigamananda Das, Suvendu Manna, and Ajaya K. Behera* (2026) “Architecting the Z-Scheme Heterojunction Derived g-C 3 N 4 /Gd 2 O 3 Composite for Visible-light Mediated Photocatalytic Degradation of Ciprofloxacin and Tetracycline”, Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, 158, 574–584, 2026. Elsevier Publications. ISSN:1226-086X, IF: 6.0. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jiec.2025.11.032.
  • 2025 (14)

    • Diptiranjan Behera, Shruti S. Pattnaik, Suvendu Manna, Nigamananda Das, and Ajaya K. Behera*, Sustainable valorization of lignocellulosic biomass into green composites: Recent advances, applications, and future perspectives. Sustainable Materials and Technologies, 46, e01748, 2025. Elsevier Publications. ISSN: 2214-9929. IF: 9.2. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.susmat.2025.e01748.
    • Diptiranjan Behera, Priyanka P. Mishra, Shruti S. Pattnaik, Nigamananda Das, Jagadish Kumar, and Ajaya K. Behera*. Sustainable removal of malachite green using cellulose extracted from waste bamboo culm sheath, RSC Sustainability, 3, 4583–4597, 2025. RSC Publications. ISSN: 2753-8125, IF: 4.9. DOI: 10.1039/D5SU00133A.
    • Priyanka P. Mishra, Nigamananda Das, Bankim C. Tripathy, and Ajaya K. Behera*. Visible Light-Responsive PmAP/rGO/MnO 2 Heterojunction: A Promising Photocatalyst for the degradation of Reactive blue 19 and Azithromycin. New Journal of Chemistry, 49, 14668 – 14680, 2025. RSC Publications. DOI: 10.1039/D5NJ02194D. ISSN 1369-9261, IF: 2.5.
    • Debasis Nanda, Chirasmayee Mohanty, Amrita Priyadarsini, Nigamananda Das, Manjusri Misra, Amar K. Mohanty, and Ajaya K. Behera*, Visible-Light-Driven Z-Scheme Tungsten oxide/ Silver phosphate/ Coffee bean Biochar Photocatalyst for Simultaneous Degradation of Ciprofloxacin and Chlorpyrifos. RSC Advances, 15, 26787-26799, 2025, RSC Publications. ISSN: 2046-2069, IF: 4.6. https://doi.org/10.1039/D5RA04526F.
    • Priyanka P. Mishra, Chirasmayee Mohanty, Ajaya K. Behera* and Nigamananda Das, “Synergistic photocatalytic and antimicrobial efficacy of poly(m-aminophenol)/reduced graphene oxide/cobalt oxide hybrid composite for organic dye degradation” Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 32, 18156–18173, 2025. Springer Publications. ISSN: 0944-1344, IF: 5.8. DOI: 10.1007/s11356-025-36727-3.
    • Shruti S. Pattnaik, Diptiranjan Behera, Swapnil Tarei, Swayam Mallick, Nigamananda Das, and Ajaya K. Behera*. Sustainable reinforcement: Development and characterization of vetiver fiber-soy resin biocomposites with Shorea robusta leaf filler. Polymer Composites, 46, 17, 15873–15884, 2025. Wiley Publications. ISSN: 1548-0569 (Online), IF: 4.7. DOI: 10.1002/pc.70013.
    • Priyanka P. Mishra, Diptiranjan Behera, Sushree Suman, Nigamananda Das, Bankim C. Tripathy, Jagadish Kumar, and Ajaya K. Behera*, Synergistic interaction between g-C3N4 and modified banana-leaf derived cellulose for visible light driven photodegradation application. RSC Advances, 15, 13712–13727, 2025, RSC Publications. ISSN: 2046-2069 (online), IF: 4.6, DOI: 10.1039/D5RA01156F.
    • Chirasmayee Mohanty, Alaka Samal, Jagadish Kumar, Ajaya K. Behera, Rita Das and Nigamananda Das, Design and first-principles investigation of step-scheme (S-Scheme) g-C 3 N 4 /α-MnO 2 nanojunction for polystyrene photoreforming into value-added chemicals and hydrogen. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 120 (2025) 628–641, 2025. Elsevier Publications, ISSN: 0360-3199, IF: 8.1. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2025.03.193.
    • Debasish Nanda, Diptiranjan Behera, Shruti S. Pattnaik, & Ajaya K. Behera*, Advances in natural polymer-based hydrogels: synthesis, applications, and future directions in biomedical and environmental fields. Discover Polymers, 2(1), 6, 2025. Springer Publications, ISSN: 3004-9377. DOI: 10.1007/s44347-025-00017-5.
    • Shruti S. Pattnaik, Diptiranjan Behera, Pallavi Jali, and Ajaya K. Behera*. Mechanical and environmental degradation of waste vetiver root fiber reinforced soy composite as a sustainable biocomposite. Polymer International, 74, 10, 905-913, 2025. IF: 3.6, Wiley Publications, ISSN: 1097-0126 (Online). DOI: 10.1002/pi.6664.
    • Diptiranjan Behera, Shruti S. Pattnaik, Shubhendu S. Patra, Arun K. Barick, Jyotsnarani Pradhan, and Ajaya K. Behera*, Development and characterization of water hyacinth reinforced thermoplastic starch as sustainable biocomposite. RSC Sustainability, 3, 1807 – 1818, 2025. ISSN: 2753-8125, IF: 4.9. RSC Publications. DOI: 10.1039/D4SU00803K.
    • Shruti S. Pattnaik, Diptiranjan Behera, Debasis Nanda, Nigamananda Das and Ajaya K. Behera*, Green chemistry approaches in materials science: Physico-mechanical properties and sustainable applications of grass fiber reinforced composites. RSC Green Chemistry, 27, 2629 – 2660, 2025. RSC Publications. ISSN: 1463-9270, IF: 9.2. DOI: 10.1039/D4GC05569A.
    • Ajaya K. Behera*, Shruti S. Pattnaik, Diptiranjan Behera, Satyaranjan Behera, Jagadish Kumar, Suvendu Manna, and Nigamananda Das, “Enhancement of green composite performance through the synergistic influence of cashew nut shell liquid and nanoclay on natural fiber reinforcement” Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 142(12), e56640-e56652, 2025. Wiley Publications. ISSN 0021-8995 (Print), IF: 2.8. DOI: 10.1002/app.20242583.
    • Diptiranjan Behera, Shruti S. Pattnaik, Debasis Nanda, Priyanka P. Mishra, Suvendu Manna, and Ajaya K. Behera*. “A review on bamboo fiber reinforced composites and their potential applications”. Emergent Materials, 8, 157-172, 2025. ISSN: 2522-5731. Springer Publications. IF: 4.8. DOI: 10.1007/s42247-024-00832-9.
  • 2024 (14)

    • Priyanka P. Mishra, Chirasmayee Mohanty, Nigamananda Das, Manjusri Mishra, Amar K. Mohanty, Suvendu Manna, and Ajaya K. Behera*, Unlocking Green Solutions: Cellulose as a Lucrative Heavy Metal Adsorbent in Wastewater Treatment-A Comprehensive Review. Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, 235, 806, 2024. Springer Publications. DOI: 10.1007/s11270-024-07636-x. ISSN: 0049-6979, IF: 3.0.
    • Diptiranjan Behera, Shruti S. Pattnaik, Sukanya Sanjibani, Ganesh C. Nayak, Nigamananda Das and Ajaya K. Behera*. “Fabrication and characterization of eco-friendly biocomposites from waste coconut spathe fabric for sustainable progress.” New Journal of Chemistry, 48, 17761 – 17772, 2024, RSC Publications, ISSN: 1369-9261, IF: 2.7. DOI: 10.1039/D4NJ03831B.
    • Vishal K. Singh, Shruti S. Pattnaik, Diptiranjan Behera, Satyasmita Swain, Bankim C. Tripathy, Suvendu Manna, and Ajaya K. Behera “Repurposing the jarosite waste as a novel nanofiller for preparation of biocomposites” Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 2024. Springer Publications. ISSN: 2190-6815 (Print), IF: 4.1. DOI: 10.1007/s13399-024-06188-8.
    • Diptiranjan Behera, Shruti S. Pattnaik, Debasis Nanda, P. Parhi, and Ajaya K. Behera* “Renewable and sustainable waste coconut spathe fabric biocomposites: Fabrication to characterization”, Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 14(16), 2024. Springer Publications. ISSN: 2190-6815 (Print), IF: 4.1. DOI: 10.1007/s13399-024-06107-x.
    • Shruti S. Pattnaik, Diptiranjan Behera, Nigamananda Das, Ashwini K. Dash, and Ajaya K. Behera*. “Fabrication and characterization of natural fiber reinforced cowpea resin-based green composites: an approach towards agro-waste valorization”. RSC Advances, 14(35), 25728-25739, 2024. ISSN: 2046-2069 (online), IF: 4.6. RSC Publications. DOI: 10.1039/d4ra03546a.
    • Chirasmayee Mohanty, Alaka Samal, Ajaya K. Behera, and Nigamananda Das. Poly-m-Aminophenol/CoFe2O4 (p-n) Heterojunction: Sustainable Decontamination of BPA, Ciprofloxacin Pollutants from water and its study of Antimicrobial Performance, Journal of Water Process Engineering, 65, 105821, 2024. ISSN: 2214-7144 (online), IF: 6.7, Elsevier Publications. DOI: 10.1016/j.jwpe.2024.105821.
    • Priyanka P. Mishra, Pratik Das, Sukarna Paul, Suvendu Manna, Piyali Basak, Nigamananda Das, Ajaya K. Behera. Graphene oxide dots-loaded chitin flask a sustainable adsorbent for separating multiple dyes from water. Environmental Quality Management, 34(1), e22249, 2024. ISSN: 1520-6483 (Online), IF: 1.3, Wiley Publications. DOI: 10.1002/tqem.22249.
    • Chirasmayee Mohanty, Alaka Samal, Ajaya K. Behera, & Nigamananda Das. Poly Meta-Aminophenol (PmAP) as a Solid-State Electron Mediator in Z-Scheme, Ag3PO4/CoFe2O4 heterojunction: Mineralisation of highly concentrated Bisphenol-A and Reactive dyes water pollutants. ACS Omega, 9, 18, 19968–19981, 2024. ISSN 2470-1343 (print); IF: 4.1, ACS Publication. DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c09943.
    • Shruti S. Pattnaik, Diptiranjan Behera, Yubraj Pani, Nigamananda Das, Manjushree Mishra, Amar K. Mohanty, and Ajaya K. Behera* . Fabrication and characterizations of screw pine root fiber reinforced soy composite as sustainable green composite. Polymer Engineering & Sciences, 64, 7, 3048-3058, 2024. ISSN:0032-3888 (Print); IF: 3.2, Wiley Publication. DOI: 10.1002/pen.26746.
    • Shruti S. Pattnaik, Diptiranjan Behera, Priyanka P. Mishra, Vishal K. Singh, Shakti S. Sahoo, Nigamananda Das, Suvendu Manna, & Ajaya K. Behera*. Development and characterizations of jarosite waste reinforced poly(vinyl alcohol) composites: A sustainable approach towards solid waste management, SPE Polymers, 5, 3, 343-352, 2024. Wiley Publication. ISSN: 2690-3857 (print). DOI: 10.1002/pls2.10128.
    • Diptiranjan Behera, Shruti S. Pattnaik, Priyanka P. Mishra, Ruchismita Sahu, Nigamananda Das, Suvendu Manna, Manjushree Mishra, and Amar K. Mohanty & Ajaya K. Behera*. Fabrication and characterization of industrial biocomposite from cellulosic fibers of Luffa cylindrica in a protein based natural matrix. Industrial Crops & Products, 212, 118328, 2024. ISSN: 0926-6690 (Online), IF: 6.2, Elsevier Publications. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2024.118328.
    • Chirasmayee Mohanty, Priyanka P. Mishra, Alaka Samal, Nigamananda Das, & Ajaya K. Behera*. “Design of inexpensive, magnetically separable MnFe2O4/Poly meta-amino phenol (PmAP) heterostructure: Catalyst for Bisphenol A & Reactive Blue 19 mineralisation.” Environmental Science: Advances, 3, 561-571, 2024. ISSN: 2666-7657 (Online), IF: 4.4, RSC Publications. DOI: 10.1039/D3VA00394A.
    • Khusboo Kumari, Anupama Joy, Pupulata Saren, Sourav Acharya, Shrabani De, Ajaya K. Behera, Bani Mahanti, & Ganesh C. Nayak. “Synthesis of highly porous hybrid nanocomposite of hemp derived carbon nanosheet/Carbon nanotube/Manganese Cobalt Oxide for asymmetric supercapacitor.” Materials Chemistry and Physics, 313, 128677, 2024. ISSN:0254-0584(Online). IF: 4.7, Elsevier Publications. DOI: 10.1016/j.matchemphys.2023.128677.
    • Ajaya K. Behera*, Shruti S. Pattnaik, Chirasmayee Mohanty, Rohit Srivastav, and Jyotsnarani Pradhan, “Mechanical and cytotoxic analysis of cutlery developed from phenol-formaldehyde modified soy-jute composite.” Vietnam Journal of Chemistry, 62, 2, 151-159, 2024. ISSN:2572-8288 (Online), IF: 1.4, Wiley Publications. DOI: 10.1002/vjch.202200162.
  • 2023(03)

    • Kesaba Charan Bishoyi, Shruti Swaroop Pattnaik, Diptiranjan Behera, and Ajaya K. Behera*, “Effect of banana peduncle fibre on the mechanical, water, and degradation properties of hybrid composites made from modified soy resin.” Polymer Composites, 44(10), 6604-6615, 2023. ISSN: 1548-0569, IF: 4.7, Wiley Publications. DOI: 10.1002/pc.27583
    • Chirasmayee Mohanty, Nigamananda Das, Ajaya K. Behera*, and Bankim C. Tripathy, “Efficiency of poly(m-aminophenol) as a novel adsorbent for individual/ simultaneous removal of organic dyes and hexavalent chromium from water sources.” Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, 234, 204, 2023. ISSN: 0049-6979, IF: 3.0, Springer Publication. DOI: 10.1007/s11270-023-06221-y
    • Shruti S. Pattnaik, Sanat K. Mohapatra, Chirasmayee Mohanty, Ajaya K. Behera*, and Bankim C. Tripathy, “Influence of waste vetiver root fiber on mechanical, hydrophobicity, and biodegradation of soybased biocomposites as plastic substitute” Fibers and Polymers, 24, 265–274, 2023. ISSN: 1229-9197, IF: 2.3, Springer Publication. DOI: 10.1007/s12221-023-00085-z
  • 2022(07)

    • Pratik Das, Suvendu Manna, Ajaya K. Behera, Moumita Shee, Piyali Basak, Amit Kumar Sharma, “Current synthesis, characterization techniques for clay-based polymer nano-composites and its biomedical applications: A review.” Environmental Research, 212, Part E, 113534, 2022. ISSN: 0013-9351 (print), IF: 7.7, Elsevier Publications. DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2022.113534
    • Ajaya K. Behera*, Rohit Srivastava, and Anath B. Das, “Effect of modified nanoclay on mechanical, morphological and degradation properties of the thermoplastic starch reinforced nanocomposites” Starch, 74, 3-4, 2100270, 2022. ISSN: 1521-379X (online), IF: 2.7, Wiley Publications, DOI: 10.1002/star.202100270
    • Ajaya K. Behera*, Nigamananda Das, and Suvendu Manna, “Evaluation of mechanical, morphological, and biodegradation properties of natural fiber reinforced nano-biocomposites” SPE Polymers, 3(1), 65-74, 2022. ISSN: 2690-3857, Wiley Publications, DOI: 10.1002/PLS2.10065
    • Ajaya K. Behera*, and Suvendu Manna, “Evaluation of conductivity and mechanical properties of natural fiber reinforced soy-melamine formaldehyde based green composite”, Polymer Composites, 43, 3, 1546-1556, 2022. ISSN: 1548-0569, IF: 4.7, Wiley Publications, DOI: 10.1002/PC.26475
    • Ajaya K. Behera*, Suvendu Manna, and Nigamananda Das, “Effect of soy waste and cellulose on mechanical, water and biodegradation of thermoplastic starch composite” Starch, 74(1-2), 2100123, 2022. ISSN: 1521-379X, IF: 2.7, Wiley Publications. DOI: 10.1002/star.202100123
    • Ajaya K. Behera*, Chirasmayee Mohanty, and Anuvab Mohanty, “Development and characterization of biodegradable jute reinforced sapling pot”, Journal of Natural Fibers, 19(14), 7738-7749, 2022. ISSN: 1544-0478, IF: 3.1, Taylor & Francis Publications. DOI: 10.1080/15440478.2021.1958409
    • Ajaya K. Behera*, Ramkrishna Sen, and Basudam Adhikari, “Environment-friendly fully biodegradable jute-poly(vinyl alcohol) modified soy composite development as plastic substitute”, Journal of Natural Fibers, 1-10, 2020. ISSN: 1544-0478, IF: 3.1, Taylor & Francis Publications. DOI: 10.1080/15440478.2020.1764440
  • 2021 (04)
    • Ajaya K. Behera*, Chirasmayee Mohanty, and Nigamananda Das, “Synthetic glass and jute fabric reinforced soy-based biocomposites: Development and characterization”, Polymers and Polymer Composites, 29(9), S678-S687, 2021. ISSN: 0967-3911, IF: 2.1. SAGE Publications. DOI: 10.1177/09673911211020609.
    • Ajaya K. Behera*, Sridevi Avancha, Nigamananda Das, and Basudam Adhikari, “Mechanical and biodegradation analysis of fully biodegradable eco-friendly natural fiber reinforced sapling pot”, Polymer Composites, 42(6), 2910-2919, 2021. ISSN: 1548-0569, IF: 4.7. Wiley Publication. DOI: 10.1002/pc.26024.
    • Ajaya K. Behera*, and Chirasmayee Mohanty, “Fabrication and characterization of nano-biocomposites using natural fiber and soy resin”, Materials Today: Proceedings, 47(5), 1183-1188, 2021. ISSN: 2214-7853, Elsevier Publications. DOI: 10.1016/j.matpr.2021.03.408.
    • Ajaya K. Behera*, Chirasmayee Mohanty, Sibun K. Pradhan, and Nigamananda Das, “Assessment of soil and fungal degradability of thermoplastic starch reinforced natural fiber composite”, Journal of Polymers and the Environment, 29(4), 1031-1039, 2021. ISSN: 1566-2543, IF: 5.0, Springer Publications. DOI: 10.1007/s10924-020-01944-z.
  • 2020 (04)

    • Sridevi Avancha, Ajaya K. Behera*, Ramkrishna Sen, and Basudam Adhikari, “Accelerated weathering analysis of jute reinforced cashewnut shell liquid modified soy based green composite”, SPE polymers, 1(2), 81-89, 2020. ISSN: 2690-3857, Wiley Publication. DOI: 10.1002/pls2.10020.
    • Aparna Dey, Pallavi Jali, Ajaya K. Behera, Anath B. Das and Chinmay Pradhan, “A study on efficient microbial biodegradation of cellulose based jute composite”, Polymer Composites, 41, 1428–1434, 2020. ISSN: 1548-0569, IF: 4.7, Wiley Publications. DOI: 10.1002/pc.25466.
    • Chandan Maity, Sumanta Sahoo, Kartikey Verma, Ajaya K. Behera, and Ganesh Nayak, “Facile functionalization of boron Nitride (BN) for the development of high-performance asymmetric supercapacitors”, New Journal of Chemistry, 44(19), 8106–8119, 2020. RSC Publications, ISSN 1369-9261, IF: 2.5. DOI: 10.1039/C9NJ06284J.
    • Ajaya K. Behera*, and Chirasmayee Mohanty, “Mechanical and physical characterization of jute reinforced green matrix-based nano-biocomposites”, International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews, ISSN: 2348-1269, 7 (1), 64–69, 2020, Atman Publishing Academy.
  • 2019 (01)

    • Ajaya K. Behera*, and Chirasmayee Mohanty, “Development and characterization of novel composites from soy bean protein”, Medicinal & Analytical Chemistry International Journal, 3(1): 000132, 2019. ISSN: 2639-2534, IF: 2.013. Medwin Publications. DOI: 10.23880/macij-16000132
  • 2018 (01)

    • Ajaya K. Behera*, “Mechanical and biodegradation analysis of thermoplastic starch reinforced nano-biocomposites”, IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 410, 012001, 2018. ISSN: 1757-899X, IF: 0.51, IOP Publications. DOI: 10.1088/1757-899X/410/1/012001
  • 2016 (01)

    • Ajaya K. Behera*, “Comparative study of properties between nanoclay and soy pulp reinforced thermoplastic starch composites”, Applied Science and Advanced Materials International, ISSN: 2394-3173, 2(4-6), 85–89, 2016, Hiranya Publications (OEC).
  • 2015 (03)

    • Ajaya K. Behera*, Basudam Adhikari and Pradip Kar, “Synthesis of processable conducting poly(m-aminophenol) having structure like keto derivative of polyaniline”, Polymer Science Series B, 57(2), 159-166, 2015. ISSN: 1560-0904, IF:1.0, Springer Publications. DOI: 10.1134/S1560090415020025
    • Ajaya K Behera* and Basudam Adhikari, “Jute Reinforced Nano-Biocomposite for Structural and Industrial Applications”, Applied Science and Advanced Materials International, 2 (1), 11–15, 2015, Hiranya Publications (OEC).
    • Ajaya K. Behera*, “Lignocellulosic fiber reinforced soy composites: An alternative to plastic product”, Applied Science and Advanced Materials International, ISSN: 2394-3173, 1(6), 160–164, 2015, Hiranya Publications (OEC).

    • 2014 (01)

    • Ajaya K. Behera, Sridevi Avancha, Suvendu Manna, Ramkrishna Sen, and Basudam Adhikari, “Effect of nanoclay on physico-mechanical properties and microbial degradation of jute reinforced soymilk-based nano-biocomposites”, Polymer Engineering and Science, 54(2), 345–354, 2014. ISSN: 0032-3888, IF: 3.2, Wiley Publications. DOI: 10.1002/pen.23556.

    2013 (03)

    • Ajaya K. Behera, Sridevi Avancha, Ramkrishna Sen, and Basudam Adhikari, “Development and characterization of plasticized starch based biocomposites with soy pulp as reinforcement filler.” Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 127(6), 4681–4687, 2013. ISSN: 0021-8995, IF: 2.8, Wiley Publications. DOI: 10.1002/app.38077.
    • Ajaya K. Behera*, Sridevi Avancha, Ramkrishna Sen, and Basudam Adhikari, “Development and characterization of nanoclay modified soy resin-based jute composite as an eco-friendly/green product”. Polymer Plastic Technology and Engineering, 52(8), 833–840, 2013. ISSN: 0360-2559, IF:1.94, Taylor & Francis Publications. DOI: 10.1080/03602559.2013.763354.
    • Sridevi Avancha, Ajaya K. Behera, Ramkrishna Sen, and Basudam Adhikari, “Physical and mechanical characterization of jute reinforced soy composites” Journal of Reinforced Plastic and Composites, 32(18), 1380 – 1390, 2013. ISSN‎: ‎0731-6844, IF:2.2, SAGE Publications. DOI: 10.1177/0731684413485979.

    2012 (01)

    • Ajaya K. Behera, Sridevi Avancha, Ratan Kumar Basak, Ramkrishna Sen, and Basudam Adhikari, “Fabrication and characterization of bio-degradable jute reinforced soy based green composites”. Carbohydrate Polymers, 88(1), 329–335, 2012. ISSN: 0144-8617, IF: 12.5, Elsevier Publications. DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2011.12.023.

    2011 (01)

    • Pradip Kar, Ajaya K. Behera, Narayan C. Pradhan, Basudam Adhikari, “Doping of the processable conducting poly(m-aminophenol) with inorganic acids”. Journal of Macromolecular Science, Part B: Physics, 50(9), 1822–1833, 2011. ISSN: 0022-2348, IF: 1.2, Taylor & Francis Publications. DOI: 10.1080/00222348.2010.549429.

    2010 (01)

    • Pradip Kar, Ajaya K. Behera, N.C. Pradhan, and B. Adhikari, “Optimization for the chemical synthesis of conducting poly(m-aminophenol) in HCl using ammonium persulfate”. High Performance Polymers, 22(4), 428–441, 2010. ISSN: 0954-0083, SAGE Publications. DOI: 10.1177/0954008309105513.

    REFEREED CONFERENCE PUBLICATIONS/PROCEEDINGS

    2017 (01)

    • Ajaya K. Behera, ¨Mechanical and biodegradation analysis of thermoplastic starch reinforced nano-biocomposites” (ICFM-2017), Page 52-55, September 21–23, 2015. Bhubaneswar, India.

    2016 (02)

    • Ajaya K. Behera, ¨Innovation of Plastic: A boon or curse for the environmental pollution” (EIAHH 2016), Page 19-25, September 28–29, 2016. M.S. College, Badamba, India.
    • Ajaya K. Behera, ¨Effect of nano filler on improvement of physico-mechanical properties of natural fiber reinforced soy composite” (NMNC 2016), Page 72-74, January 29–30, 2016. KIIT Bhubaneswar, India.

    2015 (01)

    • Ajaya K Behera, ¨Thermoplastic starch reinforced soy pulp and cellulose composites: Development to Characterization” (RAIMS 2015), Page 60-63, November 14–15, 2015. VSSUT Burla, India.

    2011 (01)

    • Ajaya K. Behera, Sridevi A. N., R. K. Basak, R. K. Sen, and B. Adhikari, ¨Jute reinforced nanoclay modified soy composite: Bio-material for engineering application” (APM-2011), Page 1-13 March 25–27, 2011. CIPET Chennai, India.
    Ph.D. Guidance
    Sl. No. Student Name Thesis Title Date of Thesis Submission Date of Award
    1. Chirasmayee Mohanty

    Regd. No.02-Chemistry-2019-20

    DOR: 28.01.2020

    		 SYNTHESIS, CHARACTERIZATIONS AND ENVIRONMENTAL APPLICATIONS OF SOME POLYMER-FERRITE HYBRID NANOCOMPOSITES 20/08/2024 12/11/2024
    2. Shruti Swaroop Pattnaik

    Regd. No. 01-Chemistry-2022-23. DOR: 10.06.2022

    		 REINFORCING ABILITY OF VETIVER FIBER IN BIORESIN BASED COMPOSITES 06/08/2025 17/04/2026
    3. Priyanka Priyadarsini Mishra

    Regd. No. 07-Chemistry-2023-24. DOR: 02/11/2023

    		 HETEROGENEOUS NANOCOMPOSITES COMPRISING TRANSITION METAL/RARE EARTH OXIDES AND POLYMER FOR THE ELIMINATION OF WATER CONTAMINANTS
    4. Diptiranjan Behera

    Regd. No. 06-Chemistry-2023-24. DOR: 02/11/2023

    		 REINFORCING BEHAVIOR OF LIGNOCELLULOSIC WASTE MATERIAL IN BIORESIN BASED COMPOSITES
    5. Debasish Nanda

    Regd. No. 02-Chemistry-2024-25. DOR: 01/10/2024

    		 SYNTHESIS, CHARACTERIZATIONS, AND APPLICATIONS OF BIOCHAR-METAL OXIDE HYBRID COMPOSITES
     

     

    M.Phil. Guided

    Sl. No. Student Name Thesis Title
    1 Chirasmayee Mohanty

    Roll No. 15821V161002

    		 Comparative study of properties between natural and synthetic fiber reinforced bio composites
    2 Manas Ranjan Bhoi

    Roll No. 15821V172003

    		 Conversion of plastic waste in to bio-diesel

     
    3 Smruti Ranjan Jena

    Roll No. 15821V182010

    		 Development and characterization of jute reinforced sapling pot
    4 Sibun Kumar Pradhan

    Roll No. 1582V192010

    		 Development and characterization of bio-degradable natural fiber reinforced thermoplastic starch composite
    5 Sanat Kumar Mohapatra

    Roll No. 1582V212010

    		 Fabrication and characterization of vetiver fiber reinforced green composite
    6 Kesaba Charan Bishoyi

    Roll No. 15821V122002

    		 Development and characterizations of banana peduncle fiber reinforced biocomposites
    M.Sc. Project Guidance                                      2018-20
    Sl. No. Student Name Thesis Title
    1 Anuvab Mohanty (Roll No. 10521V184002)

    Passed out in 2020

    		 Natural fiber reinforced sapling pot
    2 Satyaranjan Sahoo (Roll No. 10521V184027)

    Passed out in 2020

    		 Synthesis of natural polymer based β-Cyclodextrin composite for water purification
    3 Sushree Sukanya Das (Roll No. 10521V184029) Conducting Polymer
                                                                                2019-21
    4 Girija Prasad Nayak, Roll no 10521V194012

    Passed out in 14/09/2021

    		 Extraction of potassium from mining water and it’s applications
    5 Mansmita Saidarshini Behera, Roll no. 10521V194016

    Passed out in 14/09/2021

    		 Synthesis of conducting polymer
    6 Sunita Behera, Roll no 10521V194026

    Passed out in 14/09/2021

    		 Application of conducting polymer for dye adsorption
    7 Swagat Sabyasachi, Roll no 10521V194028

    Passed out in 14/09/2021

    		 Extraction of potassium from different sources
    2020-22
    8 Anjli Jain, Roll no 10521V204003

    Passed out in 20/09/2022

    		 Development and Characterization of cowpea resin
    9 Shami Ranjan Bhuyan, Roll no 10521V204028 Passed out in 20/09/2022 Characterization of jute reinforced cowpea composites
    10 Sucharita Satapathy, Roll no 10521V204031

    Passed out in 20/09/2022

    		 Fabrication of woven/nonwoven jute reinforced cowpea composites
    11 Suman Sahu, Roll no 10521V204032

    Passed out in 20/09/2022

    		 Soil burial and sea water degradation analysis of jute-cowpea composites
    2021-23
    12 Ruchismita Sahoo,  Roll No.- 10521V214025

    Passed out in 04/09/2023

    		 Fabrication and characterizations of luffa sponge fiber reinforced biocomposites
    13 Satyasmita Swain,  Roll No.- 10521V214027

    Passed out in 04/09/2023

    		 Influence of jarosite on soy matrix based jute biocomposite
    14 Shaktiswarupa Sahoo, Roll No.- 10521V214028 Development of jarosite reinforced poly(vinyl alcohol) composite
    15 Yubraj Pani,  Roll No.- 10521V214032

    Passed out in 04/09/2023

    		 Fabrication and characterizations of screw pine root fiber reinforced biocomposites
    2022-24
    16 Shubhendu Sekhar Patra, Roll No.- 10521V224029 Passed out in 24/07/2024 Development and characterisation of water hyacinth reinforced thermoplastic starch based biocomposite
    17 Sukanya Sanjibani, Roll No.- 10521V224030

    Passed out in 24/07/2024

    		 Fabrication and characterization of coconut spathe fiber reinforced biocomposites
    18 Sushree Suman, Roll No.- 10521V224031, Passed out in 24/07/2024 Synergistic interaction between g-C3N4 and modified banana-leaf derived cellulose for visible light driven photodegradation application
    19 Swapnil Tarei, Roll No.- 10521V224032, Passed out in 24/07/2024 Effect of Shorea robusta leaf biofillers in natural fiber reinforced green composites
    2023-25
    20 Subham Senapati, Roll no.- 10521V23029 Passed out in 24/07/2024 Comparative analysis of physico-mechanical properties of jarosite-reinforced polylactic acid and thermoplastic starch biocomposites.
    21 Subhendu Sekhar Barik, Roll No.- 10521V234030, Passed out in 24/07/2024 Development and characterizations of cowpea pulp reinforced thermoplastic starch based biocomposite.
    22 Subham Sau, Roll No.- 10521V234028 Passed out in 24/07/2024 Fabrication and characterizations of sisal fiber reinforced biocomposites.
    23 Sparshamani Sahoo, Roll No.- 10521V234027 Passed out in 24/07/2024 Architecting the Z-Scheme Heterojunction Derived g-C3N4/Gd2O3 Composite for Visible-light Mediated Photocatalytic Degradation of Ciprofloxacin and Tetracycline
    24 Sumanta Adhikari, Roll No.- 10521V234031, Passed out in 24/07/2024 Fabrication and characterization of nanoclay reinforced polylactic acid based composite.
    25 Suryaranjan Mania, Roll No.- 10521V234032, Passed out in 24/07/2024 Vetiver fiber-sal leaf filler reinforced biodegradable nursery pots: fabrication to application.
    2024-26
    26 Susanti Tudu, Roll No.- 10521V244028 Unfolding the photoactivity of dual Z-Scheme Heterojunction Derived g-C3N4/Sm2O3/Gd2O3 Composite for Visible-light Mediated Photocatalytic Degradation of Antibiotic Residue.
    27 Sushree S. Tripathy, Roll No.- 10521V244029 Development And Characterizations of Peanut Shell Powder Reinforced Polyvinyl Alcohol Biocomposites.
    28 Swagatika Dash, Roll No.- 10521V244030 Development And Characterization of Bamboo Culm Sheath Reinforced Thermoplastic Starch Based Biocomposite.
    29 Sweta Sephali Sahoo, Roll No.- 10521V244031 Design and Characterization of a Z-Scheme defectiveg-C₃N₄/CoFe₂O₄ Composite Photocatalyst with Superior Visible-Light Activity for Bisphenol A removal.
    • “Eco-friendly bio-degradable natural fiber reinforced sapling pot: a novel material for replacing plastic” (PI: Dr. Ajaya K. Behera), 2017–2019, Utkal University, Grant Amount: Rs. 1,00,000/- (Completed).
    • “Development and characterization of eco-friendly biodegradable vetiver grass fiber reinforced green composite” (PI: Dr. Ajaya K. Behera), 2021–2023, Odisha State Higher Education Council, Government of Odisha, Grant Amount: Rs. 4,96,000/- (Completed).
    • “Development of inorganic ferrite/conducting polymer-based composites for photo assisted decontamination of wastewaters” (PI: Dr. Ajaya K. Behera; Co-PI: Prof. Nigamananda Das), 2021–2024, Department of Science and Technology, Government of Odisha, Grant Amount: Rs. 6,70,000/- (Completed).
    • “Eco-Friendly Biodegradable Natural Fiber-Shorea robusta Leaf Reinforced Hybrid Sapling Pot Composite” (Consultancy Project) (PI: Dr. Ajaya K. Behera; Co-PI: Prof. Nigamananda Das), 2024–2025, Department of Forest, Government of Odisha, Grant Amount: Rs. 6,60,000/- (Completed).
    • “Advanced carbon materials from forest biomass waste: A circular approach to renewable storage energy and fire prevention” (PI: Prof. G. C. Nayak; Co-PI: Dr. Ajaya K. Behera), 2025–2026, Department of Forest, Government of Odisha, Grant Amount: Rs. 12,65,000/- (Ongoing).
    • “Sustainable Valorization of Kendu Leaves: Development of Biodegradable Alternatives” (PI: Prof. G. C. Nayak; Co-PI: Dr. Ajaya K. Behera), 2026–2029, Department of Forest, Environment and Climate Change, Government of Odisha, Grant Amount: Rs. 49,50,000/- (Ongoing).
    • Qualified CSIR-UGC NET (Lectureship) in 2007.
    • Qualified GATE (AIR: 846) in 2006.
    • Received the Best Poster Award at the MACRO-2010 Conference, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi.
    • Selected by the Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) in 2011 for the post of Junior Lecturer in Chemistry.
    • Received the 3rd National Award for Technology Innovation in Green Polymeric Materials & Products from the Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals (DCPC), Government of India, 2013.
    • Received the Best Poster Award at the MTM-2020 Conference, Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology (SVNIT), Surat, Gujarat.
    • Received the Best Oral Presentation Award at the RAFM-2024 Conference, Stewart Science College, Cuttack.
    • OSSTA awards in G.K. and Quiz at Secondary School (1996, 1997).
    • Mess Auditor, Vidyasagar Hall, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur (December 2006 – May 2008).
    • Silver Medal-winning Illumination Team Member, Inter-Hostel Competition, IIT Kharagpur (2008).
    • Joint Secretary, The Alumni Association, Department of Chemistry, Utkal University (March 2015 – June 2017).
    • Board of Studies Member, P.N. Autonomous College, Khordha (2015–17, 2019–21, 2023–25).
    • Board of Studies Member (VC Nominee), Talcher Autonomous College, Angul (2015–17, 2019–21).
    • Board of Studies Member, Nayagarh Autonomous College, Nayagarh (2022–23, 2024–25).
    • Board of Studies Member, Phulbani Government Autonomous College, Phulbani (2023–24, 2024–25).
    • Board of Studies Member, Baba Bhairabananda Autonomous Mahavidyalaya, Chandikhole, Jajpur (2024–25, 2025–26).
    • Conducting Board Member, Prananath Autonomous College, Khordha (2022–23, 2024–25).
    • Resource Person, Workshop on “Skill Enhancement in Chemical Sciences,” P.G. Department of Chemistry, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar (18 November 2015).
    • Assistant Superintendent, Gents Hostel-I (Gopabandhu Chhatravas), Utkal University (02 May 2016 – 10 July 2018).
    • Treasurer, The Alumni Association, Department of Chemistry, Utkal University (July 2017 – May 2019).
    • Member, Science Research Committee (SRC), Department of Chemistry, Utkal University (from 2018).
    • Associate Course Coordinator, Integrated MCA Programme, Utkal University (23 September 2021 – 14 March 2022).
    • Member, Working Committee, Odisha Research Conclave-2021.
    • Member, Energy Audit Committee, NAAC Cell, Utkal University (2021).
    • Member, NIRF Data Compilation Committee, Utkal University (2016–2020, 2023 onwards).
    • Member, NAAC Reforms Regional Consultative Workshop – Eastern Region (20 July 2024).
    • Committee Member, NIEPA-UU Programme on “NEP 2020” (03–04 September 2024).
    • Discipline Committee Member, EEP Programme Regional Consultative Workshop – Eastern Region (12 September 2024).
    • Invitation Committee Member, Utkal University Foundation Day Committee (27 November 2024).
    • Worked as Presiding Officer in the Indian General Election 2024 at Gopalpur, Puri (25 May 2024).
    • Local Inquiry Committee Member for Dayavihari College, Kanas, Puri (18 April 2022).
    • Local Inquiry Committee Member for Paradip College, Jagatsinghpur (18 August 2023).
    • Local Inquiry Committee Member for Arun Nursing College, Kendrapada (12 February 2024).
    • Local Inquiry Committee Member for Vivekananda Institute of Advanced Educational Research & Training, Khordha (04 January 2024).
    • Local Inquiry Committee Member for Chakradharpur Institute of Rehabilitation, Pipili (05 June 2024).
    • Inspection Officer for verification of the NEET Examination 2025 (29 April 2025).
    • Co-Coordinator, Centre of High Energy & Condensed Matter, Department of Physics, Utkal University (from 01 August 2025).
    • Subject Expert for MRIP Project at BJB Autonomous College, Bhubaneswar (29 July 2025).
    • Evacuation Committee Member, Utkal University RUSA PDF Recruitment.
    • Programme Coordinator, UGC Malaviya Mission Teachers Training Centre (from 23 December 2025).
    • Member, Advisory Board, World Congress on Health Sciences and Technology (WCHST-2026), UPES, Dehradun.
    • Officer on Special Duty (OSD), Central Instrumentation Facility (CIF), Utkal University (from 25 April 2026).
    • Invited Lectures
      • Seminar on “Sustainable Biocomposite”, Puspagiri Mahavidyalaya, Mahanga, Cuttack, Odisha, 25 February 2025.
      • “Research on Sustainable Green Composite”, Stewart Science College, Cuttack, Odisha, 6 August 2024.
      • “Natural Fiber Reinforced Composite as Replacement of Plastic”, National Seminar, Prananath (Autonomous) College, Khordha, 27 December 2021.
      • “Fully Degradable Sapling Pot from Natural Fiber and Biodegradable Resin”, Department of Chemistry, Berhampur University, 3–5 March 2017.
      • “Development and Characterization of Eco-friendly Natural Fiber Reinforced Composite as Replacement of Plastic”, Department of Chemistry, Raghunathjew (Degree) College, Cuttack, 16 January 2017.
    • Selected Talks and Conference Presentations
      • International Conference on Sustainable Green Frontiers, KIIT, Bhubaneswar (2025): “Fabrication and Characterization of Eco-friendly Biocomposites from Waste Coconut Spathe Fabric for Sustainable Progress”.
      • ESMAC-2024, KIIT University: “Transforming Waste to Value: Z-Scheme Ag3PO4-Co3O4-Biochar Ternary Nano Photocatalyst”.
      • AMSSA-2024: “Development of Natural Fiber Reinforced Bio-composite as Plastic Replacement”.
      • RAFM-2024: “Development and Characterizations of Natural Fiber Reinforced Seedling Pot for Nursery Application”.
      • ORC-2023: “Fabrication and Characterization of Waste Vetiver Root Fiber Reinforced Soy Resin-based Green Composites”.
      • MTCS-2023: “Fabrication and Characterization of Luffa Sponge Fiber Reinforced Soy-based Composites”.
      • NCRACS-2023: “Development and Characterization of Waste Banana Peduncle Fiber Reinforced Bioresin Based Eco-friendly and Biodegradable Composites”.
      • AMCA-2022: “Development and Application of Seedling Pot for Nursery Application”.
      • ORC-2022: “Fabrication and Characterization of Waste Vetiver Root Fiber Reinforced Soy Resin-based Green Composites”.
      • MTM-2021: “Natural Fiber Reinforced Biodegradable Sapling Pot: Development to Characterization” (Poster).
      • ORC-2021: “Mechanical and Biodegradation Analysis of Jute Reinforced Soy Resin-based Sapling Pot” (Poster).
      • RAMC-2021: “Development and Characterizations of Completely Biodegradable Seedling Pot for Nursery Use” (Poster).
      • MTM-2020: “Synthesis and Characterization of Processable Conducting Poly(m-aminophenol)” (Poster).
      • NREHA-2020: “Fabrication and Characterization of Nano-biocomposite from Natural Resources” (Poster).
      • ESMAC-2020: “Synthesis and Characterization of Conducting Poly(m-aminophenol) and its Application in Gas Sensing” (Poster).
      • RISEM-2020: “Mechanical and Physical Characterization of Jute Reinforced Green Matrix-based Nano-biocomposites” (Poster).
      • Harnessing Science & Technology for a Better Future (2019): “Novel Approach for Development of Completely Biodegradable Seedling Pot for Young Plants”.
      • NISM-2018: “Role of Nano Filler on Improvement of Mechanical Properties of Synthetic Fiber Reinforced Composite”.
      • RAIMS-2018: “Environment Friendly Sapling Pot for Future Application”.
      • ISCA-2016: “Synthetic Glass Fiber Reinforced Soy Composite: Fabrication to Characterization”.
      • NCAEM-2016: “Fully Biodegradable Low-cost Composite Developed from Natural Fiber and Green Resin”.
      • STIDI-2015: “Jute Reinforced Green Composite: Characterization and Application”.
      • RAMSSEE-2015: “Bio-resin Based Jute Reinforced Green Composite as Plastic Alternate”.
      • RETICS-2014: “From Agricultural Crops to Mechanically Strong Green Composite: A Novel Material of New Era”.
      • RAFMM-2013: “Development and Characterization of Low-cost Jute Reinforced Completely Biodegradable Nano-biocomposites”.
      • MACRO-2010: “Effect of Nanoclay as Reinforcement Filler on the Properties of Jute Composites” (Poster).
      • APM-2010: “Effect of Nanoclay on Eco-friendly Resin Based Natural Fiber Composites”.
    • Conference / Seminar / Symposia Attended
      • National Seminar on “Chemistry for Sustainable Future: Innovation for Greener Planet (CSF:IGP 2025)”, Ramadevi Women’s University, Bhubaneswar.
      • 11th Annual Meet of GNM Foundation (GNME-2024) and 38th Annual Conference of Orissa Chemical Society (OCS-AMC-2024).
      • Modern Trends in Chemical Science (MTCS-2023), KIIT University.
      • National Conference on Recent Advancement in Material Sciences (RAIMS-2020), VSSUT Burla.
      • International Symposium on The Physical Chemistry of Molecular Interactions, G.M. University, Sambalpur.
      • National Webinar on Entrepreneurial Opportunities in Rural India.
      • National Webinar on Advanced Metal-Organic Frameworks (AMOF 2020).
      • Webinar on Metal Organic Framework and its Applications.
      • National Seminar on Science and Technology: Rural Development, KIIT Bhubaneswar.
      • National Seminar on Future India: Science and Technology, KIIT Bhubaneswar.
      • 17th Regional Conference of Orissa Chemical Society: Teaching Chemistry: Present Scenario.
      • UGC-DSA Sponsored National Seminar on Advancement in Materials and Coordination Chemistry, Utkal University.
      • DST Sponsored INSPIRE Programme, NIST, Berhampur.
    • Life Member, Odisha Chemical Society (OCS) (Membership No. LM/74/2014).
    • Life Member, Materials Research Society of India (MRSI) (Membership No. LMB2556).
    • Life Member, The Society for Energy, Environment & Materials Science (SEEMS), Bhubaneswar (Membership No. LM0010).
    • Life Member, Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA) (Membership No. L39521).
    • Life Member, Society for Materials Chemistry (SMC) (Membership No. LM1610).